Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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